Advancing Precipitation Enhancement in Cailfornia

Funding Organization
CA Energy Commission
Funding Agency Type
State Government
Deadline for Application/LOI/Concept Paper
Hour of Application Deadline
2359
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
No
Funding Minimum
$0
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

Business, individual, nonprofit, other legal entity, public agency, Tribal government

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
California
Description of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place

California

Description of Funding Opportunity

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund applied research to increase California’s hydropower generation through precipitation enhancement (cloud seeding). Research funded by this solicitation will foster cost-effective, robust approaches to manage anticipated needs for zero-carbon, fast-ramping resources in the context of a rapidly evolving energy system and climate change.

Is this a cooperative agreement?
No
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is a cost-share required?
Yes